Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers

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Warm Up
• 1)
1 3

5 5
1 3
• 2) 2 
3 4
• 3)
1
3 2
5
Dividing Fractions and Mixed
Numbers
Mr. Swaner
One Thing to Remember
• To divide a fraction, you reciprocate or flip
the second fraction then multiply and
reduce.
Ex 1
5 7 5 9
45
1
3
   
1
1
6 9 6 7
42
14
42
9 3

2 2
• A whole number is equal to the number
divided by 1
5
5
1
23
23 
1
3
2
5
1
3
4
Dividing Mixed Numbers
• Create an improper fraction, divide, and
simplify.
1 1
4 
3 5
3 2
2 
4 5
1
1
2 3
6
2
Closure
• In your notes, write the steps to dividing a
mixed number.
• I will be coming around to see your steps